Methods
schedule(ms, callback, oldTimeropt, nullable) → {Object}
Setup a timer for one-time execution of a callback, kills old timer if given to prevent overlapping timers.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Attributes | Default | Description |
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ms |
Number | time in milliseconds until execution |
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callback |
function | callback function to execute after ms |
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oldTimer |
Object | Number |
<optional> <nullable> |
null | if set, kills the timer before setting up new one |
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Throws:
error if ms is negative or callback is not a function
Returns:
new timer
- Type
- Object
Example
const timer = schedule(1000, function(){ alert('time for tea'); });
const timer = schedule(2000, function(){ alert('traffic jam, tea has to wait'); }, timer);